Arts & Sciences Scholarships
| Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) |
| National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program |
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| Garden Club of America Deadline: Various Award: Varies 19 different scholarships and fellowships Eligibility: Varies, each one is different, but generally horticulture and environmental science related fields of study are required. Apply: Scholarship information and applications can be found at the following website: www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3 Contact: E-mail: scholarships@gcamerica.org |
| Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or first year college student who intends to make music a central part of their future life. Apply: For more information, please see this scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Phone: (712) 542-2461 or E-mail: caldrich@clarinda.k12.ia.us Mail: Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, Scholarship Program, PO Box 61, Clarinda, IA 51632 |
| Harlequin Floors Scholarship Program Deadline: November (Annually) Award: Range between $500 and $5,000 Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application. The applicant must be nominated, and enrollment must be certified in writing by the dance instructor. Applicants under the age of eighteen (18) years must have the signature of a parent or legal guardian to be eligible. U.S. and Canadian citizens between the ages of 15 and 21 years are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applicant must be at least 15 years of age by November 1, 2007, or not older than 21 years of age by November 1, 2007. Dance instructors must nominate the applicant and submit all required information on an official Harlequin Dance Scholarship program application. Employees and family members of employees of American Harlequin Corporation, British Harlequin plc, and Harlequin International Sarl are ineligible to apply and/or receive scholarship monies. Apply: Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the following website: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67 Contact Information: Phone (800) 642-6440 |
| Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Deadline: March (Annually) Award: There are 2 scholarships being offered in the amount of $1,000 each Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is planning to enter the Physical Education, Health (non-medical), Recreation, or Dance profession. Applicant must be of at least sophomore standing enrolled in an Iowa college or university. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants should be involved in student actvities and professional organization. Applicant must be a member of IAHPERD ($15.00). Apply: Applications for the scholarship and to join the IAHPERD can be picked up in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Dr. Bob Nutgrass, Phone: (515) 961-1678, E-mail: nutgrass@simpson.edu. Web: www.iowaahperd.org/index.html |
| National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program Deadline: February (Annually) Award: Up to $20,000, scholarships are awarded for 1 year and can be renewed up to 4 years Eligibility: Have GPA o 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or be within the top 5% of your class. Be U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or qualified non-citizen (eligible to work in U.S.). Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2006-2007 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution. Be from a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that you come from a low-income family (see website for more information). Priority is given to students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate course work including biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus (or are currently sophomores and/or juniors). Apply: Applications can be downloaded from the following website: www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00. Contact: phone: 1-888-352-3001, E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov |
| Paragon IT Professionals Technology Scholarships Deadline: March 1, 2008 Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Student must be a graduating high school senior who will pursue a degree in computer science or related area of study. Student must provide current GPA and tow letters of reference. Student must provide a resume showing activities, job history, education, background, and plan. Student must submit a 250-500 word essay using this theme as a guide: "What motivates and inspires me to pursue a degree in computer science and technology." Apply: For scholarship information and application, please see the scholarship folder in Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Tammi Leisen, Paragon IT Professionals, Attn: Technology Scholarship, 108 3rd Street, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309; Phone: (515) 288-2128 ext. 216; Email: tleisen@paragonitpros.com |
| Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Mellon Jazz Scholarship Deadline: July (Annually) Award: $5,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year university. Scholarship awarded based on musical ability, therefore applicant must provide audition tape/CD, two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a professional musician or music teacher, and submit a short essay describing background and goals as a musician. Apply: Applications can be downloaded off the following website: www.pittsburghjazz.org Contact: John Mowod, 412-343-9555, E-mail: info@pittsburghjazz.org |